A student from South Nottingham Academy achieved almost full marks in all of his exam papers - making him one of the best performers nationally.

Jack Smith gained A*s in maths, chemistry and physics, and is now going to Birmingham University to study Aerospace Engineering.

It comes as staff and students were praised as the school achieved its 'best ever' A-level results.

Overall, 85 per cent of students gained A*- C grades and 56 per cent gained A*- B grades. Over half of all students in individual subjects secured the top A*- B grades including maths, English language & literature, physics, chemistry, history, German and art.

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South Nottinghamshire Academy student, Jack Smith, on A-level results day

Another student Freya Giles has gained a place at Oxford University to study history after she achieved A grades in maths, history and German.

Headteacher, Dan Philpotts, said: “This group of students has been a pleasure to work with and it is extremely gratifying to see them rewarded by excellence. Their commitment, work ethic and aspiration sets an example to everyone at the Academy and they are bound for future success.”